Sustainable development in dry climates: the Mediterranean area
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Sustainable development and history of development in the Mediterranean area, as it exemplifies areas with arrid climates, are discussed. Efficient use of groundwater and surface water will be essential and will depend on new techniques, which will be required to allow for a biomass productivity 2-3 times that of the present to provide enough food.
Publication Name: Ambio
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0044-7447
Year: 1999
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Energy consumption in the food chain: comparing alternative options in food production and consumption
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An analysis is presented on agricultural models and their energy requirements, environmental impact and subsequent market value. Energy requirements are found to vary according to consumer preference, scale of preparation and season of consumption, but no link was found between environmental impact and industrial or homemade processing.
Publication Name: Ambio
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0044-7447
Year: 2000
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Relying on nature: wild foods in northern Nigeria
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Research indicates that wild foods are a key dietary supplement for rural Nigerian populations, and are a crucial coping strategy during times of food scarcity. Data include varieties of wild foods, their regional locations, and how they are utilized by local populations.
Publication Name: Ambio
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0044-7447
Year: 2003
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